Lausanne, Switzerland – With only one month to go till the inaugural version of the FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2 Oman 2025, pleasure is reaching fever pitch within the hockey world. From February 17 to 23, Muscat, Oman, will play host to this groundbreaking match, marking a major milestone for rising hockey nations.
A New Chapter for Worldwide Hockey
The FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2 represents a contemporary alternative for eight formidable groups, ranked under the groups enjoying within the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to make their mark on the worldwide stage. The match is greater than only a competitors; it’s a pathway for these groups to ascend to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and thru it finally to the FIH Hockey Professional League, providing them an opportunity to check their mettle towards among the greatest within the sport.
The Groups Set to Compete
This inaugural occasion will see eight groups battling it out for the title and promotion to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in 2026.
Pool A: Egypt, Chile, China, Poland
Pool B: Austria, Oman, Scotland, United States
The Groups Set to Compete
This inaugural occasion will see eight groups battling it out for the title and promotion to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in 2026.
Pool A: Egypt, Chile, China, Poland
Pool B: Austria, Oman, Scotland, United States
These groups, hailing from numerous hockey areas, will carry their distinctive kinds and methods to the sector, promising an exhilarating show of hockey.
Event Format
The competitors kicks off with pool matches, the place groups are divided into two teams of 4. Every workforce will play towards each different workforce of their pool, striving to safe a spot within the semi-finals. From there, the highest two groups from every pool will advance to the knockout stage, culminating within the grand closing on February 23, the place the first-ever FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2 champion will probably be topped.
Oman: A Excellent Host
Oman’s vibrant capital, Muscat, is gearing as much as welcome athletes, officers, and followers from across the globe. The nation has been investing in hockey infrastructure and growth, having hosted the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers and the inaugural version of the FIH Hockey5s World Cup in 2024, making it a super venue for such a prestigious occasion. The native organizing committee, alongside the Oman Hockey Affiliation, has been working tirelessly to make sure a world-class expertise for all contributors.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram, talking concerning the upcoming inaugural version of the FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2, mentioned: “The FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 presents a novel alternative for groups ranked slightly below the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to showcase their expertise in a worldwide competitors. This new occasion allows us to additional promote development and competitiveness inside the sport as we carry worldwide publicity to increasingly more international locations world wide. I’m positive their performances won’t solely spotlight the ability and expertise they possess, but in addition set a brand new benchmark for future editions of the competitors.
On behalf of FIH, I want to specific our sincerest gratitude to the Sultanate of Oman and specifically His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, as nicely the Native Organising Committee led by the Oman Hockey Federation Chairman, Dr. Marwan Juma Al Juma, for welcoming us as soon as extra of their stunning nation.”
Rashad Al Fazari of the Oman nationwide workforce mentioned: “Taking part within the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Oman is a major second for us, notably as we encounter some groups for the primary time. Internet hosting this match & Competing earlier than our house crowd fills us with immense pleasure and motivation.”
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